Tavern on Rush has unveiled a new menu of creative martinis and cocktails perfect for cooling down this summer at the hottest patio in the Gold Coast. Guests can sip on an array of specialty cocktails for $9 – $15 each including the Bubbles of Trouble, Crystal Lime, Tavern’s Limoncello, Dragon Berry and more. A sample of the drink menu is below and the full menu is available upon request.

While sipping on signature drinks from Tavern’s extensive new cocktail list, Chicagoans are invited to enjoy a spectacular 2011 DJ lineup seven nights a week at Tavern on Rush late night in the bar and lounge area. The DJ lineup features an array of entertainment including DJ Phiction, DJ Bobby Lite, DJ Miss Meg and more.

LUXBAR celebrates National Mango Month with a refreshing Tuna Tartare appetizer topped with fresh mango available during the month of June and throughout the year. LUXBAR’s Tuna Tartare brings the feeling of a Caribbean getaway to Chicago and can be enjoyed while people-watching on their spectacular Gold Coast patio.

LUXBAR’s Tuna Tartare features fresh raw tuna, diced fresh mango, soy gel, yuzu gel and is garnished with wonton chips. It is available for $12.50.

Guests are invited to enjoy the sounds of the Eustachia Band featuring Cindi Cronin at Tuscany Restaurant in Oak Brook for the monthly music series “Tune into Tuscany: Fourth Fridays Live” on Friday, June 24. Patrons can also indulge in Tuscany’s revamped $3 Bar Bites Happy Hour, available Monday through Friday from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, featuring items like Mini Burgers, Fried Shrimp Tempura, Mini Filet Sandwiches and Baked Caprese Crostini. Daily drink specials at Tuscany Oak Brook include half-off martinis on Tuesdays, half-off wine on Wednesdays and half-off all beer on Thursdays. Specials are available in the bar and lounge only.
WHEN: Friday, June 24
8:00 PM to Midnight

Pioneer Tavern Group invites Chicagoans to help support the Chicago Canine Rescue Foundation and attend the second monthly happy hour BARKS FOR BEERS event on Wednesday, June 22 at The Pony located in Lakeview. Chicago Canine Rescue Barks for Beers will be held every fourth Wednesday of the month at different Pioneer Tavern Group locations including Lottie’s Pub and Frontier. For a $30 cash donation at the door, guests will enjoy a 3-hour open bar featuring liquor, house wine, domestic draft beer and appetizers as well a complimentary Malibu Black sampling from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM and $4 Malibu Black cocktails all evening. There will also be a raffle for great prizes at 8:00 PM and guests can purchase tickets for $2.

WHEN: Wednesday, June 22 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

COST: $30 cash donation at the door per person includes 3-hour open bar and appetizers.
$2 raffle tickets

About Chicago Canine Rescue FoundationCCRF was founded in 2001 to help find permanent, loving homes for homeless dogs in our city. CCRF has saved the lives of over 2,500 dogs, cats, kittens and puppies. CCRF assists the animals that are the MOST vulnerable in our city – the dogs and cats that are slated for euthanasia because they are too old, too young, too injured, have disabilities, or have simply been overlooked for too long by potential adopters at other shelters. For more information visit www.chicagocaninerescue.org

Castaways Bar & Grill, the only venue of its kind in the city, announces a full schedule of live summer music every Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Located on North Avenue Beach, guests can enjoy ice cold drinks and beachside burgers while listening to free live music under the sun.

Featured musicians include Chicago’s own DJ Jem, who will spin remixes of contemporary pop, hip-hop and electro every Saturday throughout the summer months. Guests can enjoy a rotating schedule of Chicago’s most renowned cover bands including Libido Funk Circus, Cover Gurl, Elevation and more. Full summer schedule available below.

Open now through Labor Day, Castaways is a popular beach hangout with an ice cream café and casual quick-service walk-up stands on the first level, and a rooftop bar and restaurant that offers appetizers, sandwiches, fresh salads and desserts. Guests can also cool off with beach bar drinks like pina coladas, margaritas, daiquiris and cold draft beer. Castaways serves lunch and dinner every day from 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM and drinks from Noon to 11:00 PM.

About Castaways Bar & GrillCastaways is the only venue of its kind in the city. Located on North Avenue Beach, Castaways serves lunch and dinner every day from 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM and drinks from Noon to 11:00 PM. Menu items include fresh salads, wraps, sandwiches, and quesadillas accompanied by frozen cocktails and even Corona in a can (no bottles on the beach). Castaways offers live music from Noon to 6:00 PM on Saturdays and Sundays and drink specials during the week. Private party space is available which can accommodate up to 400 people–perfect for corporate outings and special events.

Chicagoans are invited to celebrate Pride Fest weekend at ShowPlace Icon Theatre and Lobby Lounge located in the South Loop. Food and drink specials will be featured in addition to bites regularly available from the menu including Signature Pizzas, Panini’s, Desserts and Meat and Cheese Plates. The complete menu of drink specials is available below.